Plungers and drain snakes don't always clear major drain clogs effectively. Try suctioning out the blockage with a wet/dry vacuum cleaner.

Many homes need air conditioners, particularly in the sweltering summer months. Although ACs run quietly in the background, they can still have their share of maintenance problems no matter what air ...

With all puns possibly intended, most folks know the sinking feeling of a clogged drain. These inconveniences typically come at the worst time, when the sink is full of food, toothpaste or worse items ...

The inspiration for this column came from two different friends of mine who live in Los Angeles and who, coincidentally, both had drains on their minds. One friend told me he had received a mailer ...

November 15, 2019 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google One of the first and easiest things you can do is simply flush your drain with a pot of boiling water. It’s ...

Unpleasant odors: Foul odors are one of the most obvious signs it's time to clean your kitchen sink drain. "Bad smells ...

PHOENIX — While there are a variety of ways to prevent clogged drains, it’s equally as important to know what to do when you’re already too late. Regular check-ups from a professional are likely the ...

RUTH COLEMAN, a schoolteacher in Somerset, Pa., came home to find her basement flooded. The whole house was tied into the floor drain, so when it was clogged, nothing in the house worked. She called ...

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